Dudley United grabbed the double chance after defeating Wisanger 47-34 during round 15 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Penneshaw on Saturday. In the other game of round 15, Western Districts wrapped up the minor premiership with a convincing 77-23 victory at Parndana.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Western Districts 16, Dudley United 16, Kingscote 15, Wisanger 11, Parndana 2.Qualifying Final (Saturday 30/8/25 @ Western Districts)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedElimination Final (Sunday 31/8/25 @ Wisanger)Kingscote v Wisanger

Dudley United and Wisanger played out the third draw of the season during round 15 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Dudley United kicked an accurate 13.3 (81) to Wisanger 12.9 (81). Ethan Stoeckel and Sam Willson kicked four goals each for the Eagles, while Sam Florance and Luke Shurven kicked three goals each for the Panthers. Best players for Dudley United included Sam Willson, Tait Florance, Seb McVann, Baxter Howard and Nicholas Gadaleta.Western Districts won their 26th game on the trot with a huge 165-point win over Parndana. Western Districts led by 90 points at halftime before kicking a further 13 goals to two in the second half to win 29.22 (196) to 4.7 (31). Brad Crabb kicked 11 goals for the Saints in a best-on-ground performance, while Josh Graham kicked six majors. Joining Crabb in the best players for Western Districts were Jordan Whittle, Caleb Whittle, Ricky Nimmo and Graham. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Western Districts 48, Wisanger 32, Dudley United 24, Kingscote 16, Parndana 0.Second Semi-Final (Saturday 30/8/25 @ Western Districts)Western Districts v WisangerFirst Semi-Final (Sunday 31/8/25 @ Wisanger)Dudley United v Kingscote 

Kangarilla will play finals after defeating Meadows 67-38 during round 15 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Meadows yesterday. In other games, McLaren Flat defeated Noarlunga 50-44, Clarendon defeated Southern Stars 42-41 in a thriller, while Croweaters finished their season with a 53-33 win against Seaford Storm. Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Flat 26, Clarendon 23, Kangarilla 20, Noarlunga 19, Southern Stars 18, Croweaters 10, Meadows 4, Seaford Storm 0.Qualifying FinalMcLaren Flat v Clarendon (Saturday 30/8/25 @ SUNA)Elimination FinalKangarilla v Noarlunga (30/8/25 @ SUNA)

Encounter Bay warmed up for finals action with a thrilling two-point win over McLaren Districts during round 18 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale yesterday. The Bays were in command for most of the match as they took a 36-point lead into the last quarter. McLaren Districts roared back into the contest with six unanswered goals in the last term, however the Bays held on to win 13.9 (87) to 13.7 (85). Tyson Neale kicked five goals for Encounter Bay, while Matthew Merrett kicked four goals for the Eagles. Best players for Encounter Bay included Jackson Savage, Callum Tonkin, Ambrose Willoughby, Tate Walker, James Brown and Bailey Coleman-Oakes. Meanwhile, best for McLaren Districts were Jackson Daniels, Brett Ellis, Codey Ellison, Merrett, Brodie Long and Jamie Smith.Langhorne Creek notched their seventh win of the season after defeating Goolwa/Port Elliot by 52 points at Goolwa. Jarrod Kellock kicked six goals for Langhorne Creek as they won 19.18 (132) to 11.14 (80). Henry Bruce was named best for the Hawks and he was well supported by Darcy Clifford, Caleb Howell, Jake Yard, Liam Stirling and Kellock. Best players for the Magpies included Carter Norman (4 goals), Riley Davis, Jett Reid (3 goals), Jye Bottroff, Jayden Davis and Dene McKinlay.Willunga won their 15th game on the trot after a convincing 117-point win at Strathalbyn. The Demons finished with the minor premiership and a 17-1 win-loss record and earned a week off before playing in the second semi-final on 6 September. Yesterday, Willunga led by 34 points at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to two in the second half to win 21.24 (150) to 4.9 (33). Daniel Nobes was the standout forward on the ground with 10 goals for the Demons, giving him 65 majors for the season. Jack Gilbert kicked two goals for the Roosters. Best players for Willunga were Zac Dumesny, Liam Nye, Nobes, Jaxon Hams, Jake Renney and Harry Saunders.Yankalilla finished their season in style with a high-scoring 36-point win against Mt Compass. Karlson Kantilla kicked seven goals for the Tigers as they won 21.12 (138) to 15.12 (102), while Tom Pinyon slotted five majors for the Bulldogs. Best players for Yankalilla included Joe Tyllis, Mackenzie Ryan, Karlson Kantilla, Lachlan Whittlesea, Jack Fitzgerald and Michael Thompson. Mt Compass was served best by Nathan Hicks, Nathan Schulz, Adam Hunter, Braxton Watson, Hunter Bailey-Hill and Darcy Boots.Victor Harbor defeated Myponga-Sellicks by nine points in the grand final rematch yesterday. ‘Victor’ led at every change before winning 16.12 (108) to 15.9 (99). Vice-Captain Jackson Elmes kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for the ‘Roos. He was well supported by Ben Heaslip, Jaidan Kappler, Harry Vincent, Heath Treloar and Michael Ross. Jayden Scott and Darren Shillabeer kicked four goals each for the Mudlarks, while their best players were Hayden Sampson, Jake Spinks, Liam Partridge, Scott, Connor Sampson and Anthony Kempster.Ladder (after round 18)Willunga 34, Victor Harbor 30, McLaren Districts 28, Encounter Bay 24, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Langhorne Creek 14, Mt Compass 12, Yankalilla 12, Strathalbyn 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Qualifying Final (30/8/25 @ Yankalilla)Victor Harbor v McLaren DistrictsElimination Final (31/8/25 @ Encounter Bay)Encounter Bay v Myponga-Sellicks

Strathalbyn finished the minor round with a 49-27 victory over Willunga during round 18 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. Strathalbyn finished third on the ladder and will play a cut-throat elimination final against reigning premier Victor Harbor on Saturday. In other games, minor premier Yankalilla won their 15th game in a row with a convincing 75-19 win against Mt Compass, Goolwa won their 10th game of 2025 after defeating Langhorne Creek 50-34, Encounter Bay finished their season in style with a 53-51 victory at McLaren Vale, while Myponga warmed up for the finals with a comfortable 62-40 win over Victor Harbor. Ladder after Round 18Yankalilla 34, Myponga 30, Strathalbyn 23, Victor Harbor 23, Goolwa 20, Langhorne Creek 16, McLaren Vale 13, Encounter Bay 12, Mt Compass 5, Willunga 4.Qualifying FinalYankalilla v Myponga (3.00pm @ Strathalbyn)Elimination FinalStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor (3.00pm @ Strathalbyn)

Men - Round 15 @ Victor HarborVictor White 1 drew Yankalilla 1Victor Valley 2 defeated Victor Grey 1Victor Blue 12 defeated Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue 2 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 15)Victor Blue 33, Victor Valley 33, Victor Grey 30, Aldinga Blue 17, Victor White 16, Yankalilla 12, Goolwa 8, Aldinga Black 6.Women - Round 15 @ Victor HarborYankalilla 3 defeated Aldinga Blue 1Victor Blue 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Victor White 1 defeated Goolwa 0Ladder (After Round 15)Goolwa 35, Victor White 29, Yankalilla 28, Victor Blue 15, Aldinga Black 7, Aldinga Blue 5.

Cove wrapped up the minor premiership in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after defeating Reynella in a thriller by two points during round 16 action at Hallett Cove last Friday night. It was a tight game with Reynella leading at three-quarter time by three points, before the Cobras kicked two goals to one in the final term to win 3.5 (23) to 3.3 (21). Best players for Cove included Hayley Donnell, Naomi Jones, Dana O'Brien, Ashleigh Need, Angelique Dean and Ella Gill, while Emily Risitano kicked two goals. Reynella’s best players were Sienna Garner, Miller Thompson, Tabitha Melders, Jasmine Bailey, Summer Weir and Elysia Hammond.Aldinga won their fifth game of the season after a one-point win at Blackwood on Friday night. Aldinga outlasted the finals-bound Blackwood side to win 2.6 (18) to 2.5 (17). Molly Reynolds was named best for the Sharks and she received good support from Emalia Walters, Kimberly Thomson, Daisy Barber, Holly Wilde and Summer Jenkinson. Meanwhile, best players for Blackwood included Lila Cormack-Pinder, Charlotte Brungie, Vanessa Kitto, Caitlin Harris, Rileigh Abbott and Olivia Emes.Reigning premier Port Noarlunga warmed up for their finals assault with a convincing 92-point win at Christies Beach yesterday. Millie Beens, Nicole Campbell, Maddy Craggs, Tegan Mulvenna and Zoe Flesfadar all kicked two goals for the Cockle Divers as they won 14.14 (98) to 1.0 (6). Best players for ‘Porties’ included Campbell, Siobhan I'Dell, Eilish O’Hanlon, Flesfadar, Amber O'Hanlon and Craggs. Best for the Saints were Chloe Brooks, Maddison Payne, Tara Vivar-Hayes, Madison Marsh, Georgia Payne and Bella Wheatley.Flagstaff Hill received a forfeit win (60 points) from Hackham.Ironbank Cherry Gardens had the bye.Ladder (after round 16)Cove 26, Port Noarlunga 26, Flagstaff Hill 24, Reynella 14, Blackwood 14, Aldinga 11, Hackham 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Christies Beach 1.Week 1 finals fixtures (24/8/25)Qualifying FinalPort Noarlunga v Flagstaff Hill (Morphett Vale @ 2.40pm)Elimination FinalReynella v Blackwood (Aldinga @ 2.40pm)

Willunga completed an undefeated season after a convincing 50-point win over McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Women’s ‘A’ Grade Grand Final at Willunga yesterday. The Demons went 15-0 in the minor round and then defeated McLaren Districts twice in the finals series to clinch the flag. The Demons got off to a good start as they led by a handy 21 points at halftime, before kicking four unanswered goals in the second half to win 10.7 (67) to 2.5 (17). Tamara Page kicked four goals for Willunga, while Sally Fuller and Lelia Barker kicked McLaren Districts’ goals. Bella Rigby (2 goals) was named best for Willunga and she received good support from Kirstin Remfrey, Page, Sarah Wright, Kristen Rothwell and Jodie Hunt. Best players for the Eagles included Caitlin Ross, Abby Woodward, Mia Hamilton, Josephine Hoare, Layla Rogers and Esther Rayner.In the junior grades, McLaren Districts won the Under 17 Girls by 23 points against Willunga, while the Eagles also defeated Willunga in the Under 14 Girls decider by nine points.

Wisanger won their fifth game of the season after upsetting ladder-leader Kingscote 42-40 during round 14 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Wisanger on Saturday. In the other game of round 14, Dudley United kept their double chance hopes alive with a 51-36 victory over Western Districts.Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 14Kingscote 15, Western Districts 14, Dudley United 14, Wisanger 11, Parndana 2.Round 15 fixtures (Saturday 23 August)Parndana v Western Districts Dudley United v WisangerKingscote have the bye

Willunga wrapped up the minor premiership after defeating Victor Harbor by 33 points during round 17 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Willunga yesterday. It was the 14th consecutive victory for the Demons. The Willunga win was set up by a powerful first half that saw them lead by 33 points at halftime. Each team kicked six goals in the second half as the Demons triumphed 15.6 (96) to 9.9 (63). Liam Nye and Dylan Draper kicked three goals each for Willunga, while Jackson Elmes also kicked three goals for Victor Harbor. Nye was named best-on-ground for Willunga with Sam Renney, Nathan Stark, Daniel Lee, Jake Shirvington and Sean Beath also in the best players. Sam Overall, Ben Heaslip, Mitchell Brook, Michael Ross, Elmes and Heath Treloar were named best for the ‘Roos.Langhorne Creek won their sixth game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 39 points. The Hawks won every quarter on their way to an 18.17 (125) to 13.8 (86) victory. Jarrod Kellock (5), Lachie Bates (3), Jack Hall (3) and Mitch Cleggett (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Langhorne Creek, while Karlson Kantilla starred for the Tigers with seven majors. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Darcy Clifford, Henry Bruce, Cleggett, Kellock, Seth Hartland and Heath McDougall. The Tigers’ best players were Joe Tyllis, Karlson Kantilla, Brad Fitzgerald, Joel Kay, Jacob Parsons and Bailey Gaskin.Reigning premiers Myponga-Sellicks warmed up for finals action with a 109-point win against Strathalbyn yesterday. The Mudlarks led by 41 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 goals to one in the second half to win 20.14 (134) to 3.7 (25). Playing-Coach Darren Shillabeer kicked six goals for the Mudlarks, while Jayden Scott kicked five majors. Mitch Wilkins was named best for Myponga-Sellicks and he received good support from Anthony Kempster, Jack Cooper, Jake Spinks, Jaxon Sampson and Shillabeer. Meanwhile, best for the Roosters included Declan Gladigau, Jacob Wright, Thomas Welk, James Scott, Ethan Fox and Geoffrey Eyers.Encounter Bay won their 11th game of the season after a 69-point win against Mt Compass. Tyson Neale kicked six goals for the Bays as they won 18.10 (118) to 7.7 (49). Tom Pinyon was the only multiple goalkicker for the Bulldogs with three goals. Marcus Lippett, Callum Tonkin, Jackson Savage, Adam Hurrell, Tyler Baldock and Neale were named best for the Bays, while best for the Bulldogs included Lochie Nash, Harley Peters, Adam Hunter, Brandon McKenzie, Darcy Boots and Dylan Camac.McLaren Districts won their fifth game in a row with a comfortable 51-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Magpies got off to a good start to lead by seven points at quarter time, but from then on the Eagles kicked 12 goals to four to win 13.16 (94) to 6.7 (43). Codey Ellison was best-on-ground for the victors and kicked three goals, while Cameron Jarrett also kicked three goals for the Eagles. Other good players for McLaren Districts included Lachlan Camm, Brett Ellis, Archie Rutt, Kaine Hopkins and Luke Mitton. Best for the Magpies were Dene McKinlay, Jayden Davis, Samuel O'Flaherty, Jye Bottroff, Isaac Roocke and Noah Ramasawmy.Ladder (after round 17)Willunga 32, Victor Harbor 28, McLaren Districts 28, Encounter Bay 22, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Mt Compass 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Yankalilla 10, Strathalbyn 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2.Round 18 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 23/8/25)Goolwa/Port Elliot v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Willunga McLaren Districts v Encounter BayYankalilla v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Myponga-Sellicks

Southern Stars moved inside the top-four after defeating Kangarilla 62-44 during round 14 action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Kangarilla yesterday. In other games, McLaren Flat won 46-44 in a top-of-the-ladder clash with Clarendon, Meadows won their second game of the season with a 63-41 win against Seaford Storm, while Noarlunga defeated Croweaters 49-35. Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Flat 24, Clarendon 21, Noarlunga 19, Southern Stars 18, Kangarilla 18, Croweaters 8, Meadows 4, Seaford Storm 0.Round 15 fixturesCroweaters v Seaford StormMcLaren Flat v NoarlungaMeadows v KangarillaSouthern Stars v Clarendon

Western Districts won their 25th game in a row after a thrilling five-point win against Dudley United during round 14 action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. Brad Crabb kicked four goals for Western Districts as they won 7.8 (50) to 7.3 (45). Meanwhile Ethan Stoeckel and Sam Willson kicked three goals each for Dudley United. Best players for the Saints included Jack Grimes, Riley Boyle, Crabb, Caleb Whittle and Wade Tucker. Best for the Eagles were Sam Willson, Toby Wheaton, Chris Denholm, Rory Florance and Dylan Bunney.Wisanger cemented their top-two finish after defeating Kingscote by 75 points. The Panthers won every quarter on their way to a 16.12 (108) to 4.9 (33). Khyal Stead kicked six goals for Wisanger and he was well supported by Luke Shurven (3), Ezra Foster (2) and Timmy Turner (2). Paul Green kicked two goals for Kingscote. Best players for the Panthers included Foster, Jai Turner, Nicholas Berry, Stead and Brodee Williams. The Hounds were best served by Jordan Connell, James Mitchell, Green, Tristian Warren and Rory Lovering.Parndana had the bye.Ladder (after round 14)Western Districts 44, Wisanger 30, Dudley United 22, Kingscote 16, Parndana 0.Round 15 fixtures - 23/8/25Dudley United v WisangerParndana v Western DistrictsKingscote have the bye

Yankalilla won their 14th game in a row following a comfortable 67-38 victory at Langhorne Creek during round 17 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Goolwa defeated McLaren vale 60-37, Victor Harbor travelled to Willunga and came away with a 41-38 win, Encounter Bay had a convincing 65-37 win over Mt Compass, while second-placed Myponga defeated Strathalbyn 38-31.Ladder after Round 17Yankalilla 32, Myponga 28, Victor Harbor 23, Strathalbyn 21, Goolwa 18, Langhorne Creek 16, McLaren Vale 13, Encounter Bay 10, Mt Compass 5, Willunga 4.Round 18 fixtures - home teams named first (23/8/25)Goolwa v Langhorne Creek Strathalbyn v Willunga Victor Harbor v MypongaYankalilla v Mt CompassMcLaren Vale v Encounter Bay

Noarlunga pulled off one of the upsets of the season after defeating finals-bound Flagstaff Hill by three points during round 17 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga today. Noarlunga trailed by 13 points at three-quarter time, before kicking 2.5 to 0.1 in the final term to win 7.9 (51) to 7.6 (48). Vic Robertson and Brad Inglis kicked three goals each for the Shoes, while Brad Patterson kicked two majors for the Falcons. Callum Gaspari was named best for the Shoes and he received good support from Nick Mott, Jarrad Liebelt, Aaron Killian, Sam Goldfinch and Bryce Johnstone. Best players for the Falcons included Mitchell Johnson, Ben Rossi, Mason Carney, Ben Jeffries, Casey Davies and Brayden Heyward-Ferors.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their fifth game of the season after a comfortable 60-point win over Morphett Vale. The Thunderers led by just one point at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to five in the second half to win 21.20 (146) to 13.8 (86). Jak Goudman-Glasson was the standout forward on the field with eight goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens (54 for the season), while Josh Morris kicked three goals for the Emus. Kyle Schefe, Levi Grigg, Jake Pokoina, Lachlan Knight, Alec Bryars and Chase Wooley were named best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens. Meanwhile, best players forMorphett Vale included Daniel Bode, Jaidyn Turner-Tilbrook, Connor Mulloy, Braden Ritter, Connor Lock and Morris. Happy Valley wrapped up the minor premiership after a convincing 111-point win at Aldinga. The Vikings won every quarter on their way to a 19.12 (126) to 2.3 (15) victory. Nick Kraemer (5), Cooper Rogers (3), Luke Edwards (3) and Harry Davenport (3) were the leading goalkickers for Happy Valley, while their best players included Liam Hamilton, Kraemer, Edwards, Darnell Tucker, Liam O’Connor and Jayden Little. The Sharks were best served by Sam Bentley, Jacob McDonald, Mackenzie Darling, Angus Stangewitz, Zach Young and Joel Cartwright.Reigning premiers Reynella warmed up for finals action with a comfortable 57-point win at home against Cove. Bailey Marshman kicked seven goals (87 for the season) for the Wine Flies to fire them to a 20.5 (125) to 10.8 (68) win. James Papworth was named best-on-ground for Reynella and he was well supported by Alex Lawley, Marshman, Dylan Roser, Jake Agnew and William Gregory. Ryan Need and Jayden Hall kicked three goals each for the Cobras, while their best players were Lucas Hill, Michael Galley, Samuel Kendall, Lachlan Hayes and Need. Port Noarlunga are also gearing up for a premiership assault after winning their seventh game in a row, this time by 36 points over Christies Beach. ‘Porties’ led at every change before winning 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71). Zac Sproule (4) and Nick Steele (3) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while Zak Short kicked three goals for the Saints. Best players for the Cockle Divers included Nathaniel Paredes, Eduard Van den berg, Richard O'Grady, Steele, Rhys McKay and Ryan Kelly. Christies Beach was best served by Aidan Coakley, Nathan Sable, Joshua Semmens, Thomas Kirwan, Joshua de Roode and Shannon Archbold.Ladder (after round 17)Happy Valley 32, Port Noarlunga 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Reynella 24, Christies Beach 16, Noarlunga 16, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Round 18 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 23/8/25)Happy Valley v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaCove v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v AldingaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Noarlunga

Men - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 4 defeated Goolwa 1Victor Valley 5 defeated Aldinga Black 0 (Forfeit)Ladder (After Round 14)Victor Blue 30, Victor Valley 30, Victor Grey 30, Victor White 15, Aldinga Blue 14, Yankalilla 11, Goolwa 8, Aldinga Black 6.Women - Round 14 @ YankalillaVictor White 2 defeated Yankalilla 1Aldinga Black 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Victor Blue 0 drew Goolwa 0Ladder (After Round 14)Goolwa 35, Victor White 26, Yankalilla 25, Victor Blue 12, Aldinga Black 7, Aldinga Blue 5.

Reigning premier McLaren Districts won their way through to the Grand Final after a tough 11-point victory over Yankalilla/Encounter Bay in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s preliminary final at Victor Harbor yesterday. McLaren Districts will take on undefeated minor premier Willunga in the decider at Willunga on Sunday (17/8). Abby Woodward kicked two goals for the Eagles, while their best players were Layla Rogers, Ally Bailey, Caitlin Ross, Mia Hamilton, Charlotte Watson and Kiera Harvey. Best players for a gallant Stingrays outfit included Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Jaimi Griffen, Kelesha Rewiti-Edwards, Czenya Cavouras, Halle James and Achol Agany.Grand Finals @ Willunga (Sunday 17/8/25)‘A’ GradeWillunga v McLaren Districts (1.30pm)Under 17 GirlsMcLaren Districts v Willunga (12.15pm)Under 14 GirlsMcLaren Districts v Willunga (11.00am)

Cove went to the top of the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after defeating Flagstaff Hill by 11 points during round 15 action at Hallett Cove yesterday. Cove jumped out the blocks to lead by 20 points at quarter time, before the Falcons worked themselves back into the game to lead by a point at the last change. The Cobras steadied to kick three goals to one in the last term to win 9.3 (57) to 7.4 (46). Ella Gill (3) and Rebecca O’Shaughnessy (2) were the major goalkickers for the Cobras, while Jessica Couch (3) and Melanie Koster (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Flagstaff Hill. Best players for the Cobras included Angelique Dean, Gill, Lauren Kenny, Georgia Hayford, Dana O'Brien and Jemima Buss. ‘Flaggies’ best players were Koster, Tiana Lush, Abbie Butler, Brooke May, Ava Knuckey and Kaitlyn Aldridge.Port Noarlunga kept the pressure on for top spot after defeating Reynella by 41 points yesterday. The game was tight in the first half as ‘Porties’ led by nine points at the main break. Port Noarlunga came out firing in the third term, kicking six unanswered goals, to take an unassailable 47-point lead with a quarter to go. Reynella kept on battling, kicking the only goal of the last quarter, before the Cockle Divers won 8.9 (57) to 2.4 (16). Kalahni Howes (4) and Shanika Roberts-Yeend (2) were the leading goalkickers for Port Noarlunga, while their best players were Schanna L'Estrange, Eilish O’Hanlon, Howes, Amber O'Hanlon, Maddy Craggs and Tegan Lane. Best players for the Wine Flies included Miller Thompson, Tabitha Melders, Summer Weir, Isabelle Bruhn, Tayla Wright and Scarlett Bradford.Blackwood won their seventh game of the season after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 13 points. The Woods led at every change before winning 10.10 (70) to 8.9 (57). Best players for the finals-bound Blackwood side were Lily Brook, Olivia Emes, Lila Cormack-Pinder, Caitlin Hill, Jade Quinn and Jaymie Cobby. The Thunderers best players included Olivia Walker-Obushak, Jesse Smith, Charlotte Pointon, Tahlia Ward, Jesse Grigg and Estelle McPhee.Aldinga won their fourth game of the season after a 20-point win at Hackham yesterday. Taryn Vizgaudis kicked four goals for the Sharks as they won 7.11 (53) to 5.3 (33). The Sharks’ best were Daisy Barber, Elkie Cairns, Audrey Worthley, Emmerson Pope, Zoe De Kievit and Vizgaudis. Meanwhile, best for the Hawks included Ashton Gaskell, Shayley MacFadyen, Samantha Smyth, Rikki-Lee Escritt, Kate Moore and Jolande Winson (2 goals). Christies Beach had the bye.Ladder (after round 15)Cove 24, Port Noarlunga 24, Flagstaff Hill 22, Reynella 14, Blackwood 14, Aldinga 9, Hackham 6, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Christies Beach 1.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Blackwood v AldingaCove v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v HackhamChristies Beach v Port NoarlungaIronbank Cherry Gardens have the bye

Port Noarlunga wrapped up the double chance after defeating reigning premier Reynella by 37 points during round 16 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Reynella yesterday. Zac Sproule kicked 11 goals in a best-on-ground performance for ‘Porties’ to fire his side to a 19.8 (122) to 13.7 (85) victory. Meanwhile, Jake Agnew (4) and Bailey Marshman (3) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella. Joining Sproule in the best players for Port Noarlunga were Matthew Coulthard, Todd Mckay, Eduard Van den berg, Nick Steele and Brodie Smith. Best for the Wine Flies included Talon Copley, Liam Reid, Agnew, Marshman, Bradley Potter and Luke Cooper.Happy Valley won their 15th game in a row after a comprehensive 160-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Vikings led by 83 points at halftime, before kicking 14 goals to one in the second half to win 27.21 (183) to 3.5 (23). Nick Kraemer kicked eight goals for the Vikings (64 for the season), while Max Gill and Jordan Thompson kicked five goals each. Best players for Happy Valley included Thompson, Dylan Brown, Gill, Kraemer, Cooper Rogers and Darnell Tucker. Ironbank Cherry Gardens’ best included Tom Smith, Levi Grigg, Kyle Schefe, Chase Wooley, Ben Marsh and Jacob Campbell.Noarlunga kept their finals hopes alive after defeating Aldinga by 105 points yesterday. Brad Inglis kicked seven goals as the Shoes won 19.11 (125) to 3.2 (20). Nick Mott, Jamison Snelling and Luke Ross kicked three goals each for Noarlunga, while their best players were Mott, Snelling, Callum Gaspari, Jake Anderson, Bradley Gates and Brad Inglis. Best for Aldinga included Jacob McDonald, Angus Stangewitz, Samuel Bentley, Logan Edwards, Mitchell Jarrett and Joel Cartwright.Christies Beach consolidated their top-five spot following a 106-point win at home against Morphett Vale. The Saints won every quarter on their way to a 21.15 (141) to 5.5 (35) victory. Michael Mazey (5), Mackenzie Nield (5) and Jonty Murphy (3) were the leading goalkickers for Christies Beach, while their best players were Nield, Nathan Sable, Mazey, Harrison Butcher, Aidan Coakley and Tom Kirwan. Morphett Vale’s best were Oleh Trus, Braydan Hartwig, Daniel Bode, Connor Mulloy, Ben James and Bailey Sowter.Flagstaff Hill also confirmed their spot in the top three after defeating Cove by 31 points. Cove led by a point at quarter time, but ‘Flaggies’ took over from then on to win 13.18 (96) to 10.5 (65). Blake Aldridge kicked four goals for the Falcons, while Jayden Hall slotted five majors for the Cobras. Flagstaff Hill was best served by D’Arcy Mitchell, Nathan Beenham, Daniel Nash, Mitchell Johnson, Brad Kirk and Ben Rossi. Best for the Cobras were Michael Galley, Jackson Riddle, Hall, Zachary Thomas and Lachlan Hayes.Ladder (after round 16)Happy Valley 30, Flagstaff Hill 28, Port Noarlunga 28, Reynella 22, Christies Beach 16, Noarlunga 14, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 8, Aldinga 4, Morphett Vale 0. Round 17 fixtures - home teams named first (Saturday 16/8/25)Morphett Vale v Ironbank Cherry GardensAldinga v Happy ValleyNoarlunga v Flagstaff HillReynella v CovePort Noarlunga v Christies Beach

Dudley United kept their top-two hopes alive following their upset 47-34 victory over top side Kingscote during round 13 action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) at Kingscote yesterday. In the other game of round 13, Wisanger won their fourth game of the season after a 53-43 win against Parndana. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 13Kingscote 15, Western Districts 14, Dudley United 12, Wisanger 9, Parndana 2.Round 14 fixtures (Saturday 16 August)Western Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger v KingscoteParndana have the bye